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Task Force Would Keep Wyoming Native Foster-Care Children With Native Families, Shoshone Chairman Says It’s Too Slow
The Legislatures Select Committee on Tribal Relations is trying to make a state law keeping American Indian children in tribal homes during foster-care situations, while the Eastern Shoshone Tribes leaders say the proposed law wont work fast enough.
Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2022
Laramie Democrat Trey Sherwood Knows She Faces Uphill Battle For Reelection
State Rep. Trey Sherwood, D-Laramie, knows she has to campaign hard if she wants to get reelected against challenge from Laramie City Council member Bryan Shuster.
Leo WolfsonOctober 20, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Furor Over Sexually Explicit Books
Dear editor: "I have read all the articles regarding this subject so far. I think you do a great job of presenting both sides in this latest article until your last paragraph."
October 20, 2022
Wild v. Accessible: Converse County Residents Fight Over Box Elder Canyon Improvements
Controversy has erupted over the future of the scenic Box Elder Canyon area near Glenrock. Some say they would like to see more trails there, but others want the rugged landscape left alone.
Mark HeinzOctober 20, 2022
Wyoming Insulated From Full Recession Impacts, Says State’s Chief Economist
A global economic recession would complicate Wyomings economic recovery, but the states chief economist believes the Cowboy State could weather the worst of it.
Renée JeanOctober 20, 2022
Wyoming Ghosts: Theatre Teacher Still Haunts Cody High School Auditorium
A startling vision, ghostly voices coming from drains and lights that turn themselves on and off are evidence, some say, that the ghost of longtime Cody High School theatre director Wynona Thompson haunts the auditorium that bears her name.
Wendy CorrOctober 19, 2022
Wyoming Hunting: Elk Hunter Who Avoids Grizzly Country Gets Charged By Black Bear
An elk hunter who purposely avoids hunting in grizzly country was charged by a black bear as he was processing his elk in the Bighorn Mountains last week.
Mark HeinzOctober 19, 2022
Candidate Says Dems Used Deceased Wife As ‘Political Fodder’ In Campaign Finance Complaint
One supporter of candidate Paul Vogelheim said it was "reprehensible" of the Liz Storer campaign to use Vogelheim's deceased wife as a "political play for some big headline."
Leo WolfsonOctober 19, 2022
Wyoming Gas Tax Working Group Recommends Reimbursing Drivers For High Gas Prices
A leading University of Wyoming energy economist is skeptical of many of the proposals recommended by a gas tax working group set up by Gov. Mark Gordon
October 19, 2022
Fearing More Scandals, Case Doesn’t Want To Fund St. Stephen’s Indian School
Saying he fears another abusive situation in a school without state oversight, Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, announced Tuesday he doesn't want to fund St. Stephen's Indian School, whose top administrators were implicated in May in sexual and misconduct scandals.
Clair McFarlandOctober 19, 2022
This Year’s Fall Foliage In Wyoming Is Spectacular And It’s Still On Display
The fall colors usually don't last this long in Wyoming because of weather. There are a number of places all across the state to enjoy the foliage. But hurry up, inclement weather is on the way...
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2022
Yellowstone Ghosts: Mattie Culver Died But She Never Left…
Tucked behind a small copse of trees where the Firehole Hotel burned down in 1891, lies a solitary unmaintained grave marked by a weathered white marble headstone...
Jen MignardOctober 19, 2022
Wyoming Author C.J. Box Rides Wave Of Success
Wyoming author C.J. Box has written 31 novels since he started writing them 23 years ago. His latest "Treasure State" is another best-seller. Plus, he's got his two TV shows as well.
Wendy CorrOctober 19, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Move Forward With Ranked Choice Voting
The Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee has approved a draft bill allowing municipalities to try out ranked choice elections for nonpartisan races through a pilot test program.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2022
Wyoming Residents Should Expect Much Higher Heating Costs This Winter: “This Year Will Be Brutal”
For those who heat with natural gas, this year will be brutal, according to the latest Winter Fuels Outlook report.
October 18, 2022
Wyoming Appliance Seller Says Biden Has Declared War On Dishwashers
Twelve states are suing the Biden administration for new regulations which they claim significantly hamper the effectiveness of dishwashers.
October 18, 2022
Wyoming Life: Trap And Skeet Shooting With Cheyenne East High Clay Target Shooting Team
The Cheyenne East High School clay shooting team is one of several student clay shooting teams that have formed in communities around Wyoming since the sport was first established here in 2019.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2022
Conservatives Declare War On “Sexualizing Children” At Rally In Cody
Spearheaded by Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody, a group of conservative activists vowed to fight sexually-graphic materials in school libraries, both at the Capitol and their home communities.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2022
PayPal Backtracks On Misinformation Policy; Wyoming Treasurer & Auditor Say They Don’t Use It Anyway
As PayPal backtracks on its policy that it would pull $2,500 from users' accounts for spreading 'misinformation,' Wyomings Treasurer and Auditor say they dont use the service anyway.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2022
Jackson Man Tries To Herd Moose With E-Bike At Kids Soccer Game, Does Not Get Stomped Into Oblivion
A Jackson man did not get obliterated when he attempted to herd a giant bull moose which joined a childrens soccer game on Saturday.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2022
Internet Company Entering Wyoming Market Says 1GB Is Minimum Speed, 10GB For Business
With Wyoming lagging near last in the U.S. in available internet speeds and service, Bluepeaks aggressive plan is building out high-speed fiber-to-home networks around Wyoming and other Western and Midwestern states.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Wallop’s Use Of Port-A-Potty Ad Helped Make Biggest Wyoming Political Upset Ever
Bill Sniffin writes: "As a young editor-publisher in Lander back in 1976, I recall chatting with Gale McGee just before Election Day. McGee told me he was wrong about Vietnam."
Bill SniffinOctober 18, 2022
Cat Urbigkit: Godsmack, Goatsmack
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes: "This week as my column is published on our 37th anniversary, Jim and I plan to be drinking German beers and jamming to an American rock band (Godsmack) in a foreign country before heading out to spend time with someone elses livestock.
Cat UrbigkitOctober 18, 2022
‘Dirtbags’ Strike Again: Huge Elk Rack Stolen From Backyard In Lander
Somebody stole a trophy-sized bull elk skull and antlers from a backyard in Lander, mirroring the actions of thieves another hunter called dirtbags after his trophy mule deer rack was stolen in the Wyoming backcountry.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2022